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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Glasgow Science Festival 2027 will run in venues across the city from 3-13 June, with the theme ‘Glasgow’s Evolving’. Proposals are now open for researchers to submit ideas to be part of the programme. Apply by 13 Jan! ✍️ Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien... #GlaSciFest #Science #Glasgow

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 28/04/2026

2026 marks 20 years of the Glasgow Science Festival! 🔬 The festival will return to the city this June with a packed programme of events including dogs with jobs, cocktail chemistry, and musical performances inspired by cosmic rays. Learn more: gla.ac/3P4BeRW

A promotional graphic for the Glasgow Science Festival. Text reads: 4th to 14th June 2026, Cheers for 20 years.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

How should we manage the future of Scotland's #water supply for the benefit of people and nature? Join the conversation at our #Sustainability Salon: Water on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. Projects that emerge from the Salon may be eligible for EPSRC IAA #funding. Book your place: lnkd.in/dByT5gBp

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📸 Photos of this year's Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Showcase! The EPSRC IAA supported the presence of the Muonophone, a unique musical instrument driven by muon radiation. We also showcased in-space manufacturing, sustainable electronics by REACT, and work by @quantum-alliance.bsky.social ✨

Dr Gilles Bailet and the in-space manufacturing team, showcasing zero gravity 3D printing technologies at the showcase.

Artist Lomond Campbell speaking about the Muonophone, a muon-driven musical instrument.

Researchers from REACT explaining their projects about compostable electronics and measuring the carbon footprint of consumer electronics to attendees.

Dr David Mahon explains the workings of the Muonophone to attendees.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Congratulations to Vector Photonics, winner of the Champion Spin-out Award! 🏆 We're proud to have supported Vector through the EPSRC IAA during the early stages of its commercialisation journey, spinning out from @uofgengineering.bsky.social. Read the case study: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 31/03/2026

Last week we celebrated the knowledge exchange & innovation work which happens across UofG at our annual Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards. It’s a powerful reminder of how our research is shaped through collaboration to tackle important challenges. Congrats to all 👏 More: gla.ac/4v0VVyf

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🎥 Free film screening at @uofgarc.bsky.social tomorrow (2 April): Tracing Light! ✨ Watch the film (in English) and hear directly from researchers and members of the filmmaking team. Book your free ticket: lnkd.in/emtDG-FT The EPSRC IAA funded an art installation that was showcased in the film 🔥

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr Gilles Bailet and his collaborators! 🎉 Using #EPSRC IAA funding, we've produced this video to showcase the now award-winning facility, the NextSpace TestRig 👇

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Share your views on what's needed – and what's possible – in measuring the environmental impact of our actions to achieve #Scotland's climate goals. Join the conversation at our #Sustainability Salon: Environmental #Sensing on Wed 25 Feb. Book now: www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainabi...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Dr Gilles Bailet of @uofgengineering.bsky.social explains how the #EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) and colleagues across the University of Glasgow - from technicians to lawyers - help move his research toward real‑world applications. #space #engineering #impact #spaceengineering #UofG

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Closing soon! For academics and staff at #UofG: You can request up to £50,000 for impact projects via our Standard IAA Call! Deadline: 27 January. Read more and apply: gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Happening next Friday! Featuring Dr David Mahon's collaboration with inventor/musician Lomond Campbell. 🎶

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Space engineering, microbiology, fashion design - an exciting collab supported by our #EPSRC IAA 🌟 With the help of @spinningaround.space, the team plan to send a sample of the fabric into orbit around the Earth early next year 🚀

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Join us for an inspiring session showcasing how CSA Africa is empowering the next generation of African tech talent! Fri 12 Dec, 10:30-13:00 18 Lilybank Gardens, Glasgow or online Book your ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/computer-s... @uofgcompsci.bsky.social

Text: CSA Africa Showcase Event, photo of African students, logos of UofG and CSA Africa, photo of Dr Sofiat Olaosebikan

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Dr Adetunmise Dada interviews Dr Robert Graham about his #commercialisation journey with Kelvin Quantum, including the pivotal moment during an IAA project 💫 Watch the full interview on @tscienceshow.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD1T...

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From IAA Grant to Quantum Start-Up: Kelvin Quantum’s Journey | The Science Show with Dr Dada

YouTube video by THE SCIENCE SHOW with Dr Dada

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Take a look around our IAA Impact Festival – a one-day event for academics who want to create #impact from their research 🚀 Jointly organised by the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt and St Andrews. This year's keynote was delivered by science presenter Fran Scott! 🔥

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

At our recent #Sustainability Salon, researchers and industry experts discussed the challenges around #EVs - their weight, battery technology & charging infrastructure, as well as battery-powered public transport and the potential of hydrogen. Read more: gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

Knowledge Exchange Associate David Hughes facilitates the conversation.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The two-day trial, funded by the EPSRC #IAA, connected 21 volunteer doctors who joined remotely from within and outside Nigeria to provide live video consultations for 81 internally displaced people over a secure 5G network.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr Manlio Tassieri and his team, and Soapworks Ltd, on winning two Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) awards!🎉 Before the KTP project started, the EPSRC #IAA funded a PDRA for 6 months, to de-risk the project's technical aspects.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Students and early career researchers: want to inspire the next generation of scientists? Design a hands-on #photonics #experiment for #schools, win prizes, and see your idea turned into kits for 100 Scottish schools! Apply now: photonicsaccelerator.ac.uk/challenge/ @uofgengineering.bsky.social

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Our Standard IAA Call for impact projects requesting up to £50,000 is closing next week, on Tuesday, 28 October at 10am. Find out more and apply: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Glasgow Science Festival will run in venues across the city from the 4th-14th June with the theme 'Cheers For 20 Years'. Proposals are open for researchers to submit ideas until 12 Jan 26. Find more info and apply on the #GlaSciFest website! www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Let's dive deeper into the challenges and benefits of electric vehicles at our Sustainability Salon: The issues with EVs - continued! Wed 29 Oct, 2-5pm. Book your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabi... #sustainability #EVs #ElectricVehicles @uofgengineering.bsky.social

Photo of an electric car charging. Logos of the University of Glasgow and EPSRC. Text: Wednesday 29 October 2-5pm. Sustainability Salon: The issues with EVs - continued.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Happy #WorldSpaceWeek! Did you know that Dr Gilles Bailet is developing a 3D printing technology that will work in zero gravity, enabling in-space manufacturing and recycling? He tested it in microgravity in @esa.int flights @uofgiaa.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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New 3D printers could transform space construction

Glasgow researcher is awarded a patent for a system to carry out construction on-demand on a space flight.

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Congrats to Prof Larissa Naylor of @uofgges.bsky.social, who was Highly Commended in the category of Biodiversity Champion Award: Established Professional at the CIRIA Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2025! Read more here: www.bigchallenge.info/2025-winners

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Prof. Sajjad Hussain and Dr Dely Elliot have been appointed to highly competitive Academic Fellowship positions with the Scottish Parliament Information Centre! We're proud to support them through the EPSRC IAA, jointly with the ESRC IAA. Read more: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Photo of the University of Glasgow, Gilmorehill Campus.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🚀 New #funding opportunity! The #Photonics & Quantum Accelerator (PQA) has opened its Further Innovation Call, offering up to £150,000 per project! They invite applications from UK-based academics collaborating with partners of any size. Learn more & apply: photonicsaccelerator.ac.uk/pqa-call/fur...

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CommuniGALLANT @communigallant.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Libby Walker painted Glasgow from the @uofglasgow.bsky.social flagpole yesterday! What happens if every photo is a brushstroke, and together we paint Glasgow’s storybook? 📖🌍 That’s communiMap! We’re raffling Libby’s painting. Add a “spot” between 9–22 Sept to be in with a chance of winning :-)

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Our EPSRC IAA Funding Calls have reopened! #Funding to create #impact from your research. With priority given to projects that can deliver outcomes and impacts in 2027/28. Find out more and apply: gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

Text: New EPSRC IAA Funding Calls. Standard Calls, up to £50,000, 28 October 2025 and 27 January 2026. RA-led Call, up to £20,000, 24 February 2026. Fast track, up to £5,000, any time. Logos of EPSRC and University of Glasgow. Nice photo of a bridge over the Clyde underneath a pink sky in the background.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🎶 Music met science at Starbound: #Space in Songs & Science—an immersive event on 10 June 🛰️ A unique collaboration between @maaikesiegerist.bsky.social and Dr Gilles Bailet of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, part of @glascifest.bsky.social ✨ Supported by our EPSRC IAA Find out more: gla.ac/starbound

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

#iaafest2025 exhibitors Interface, ICURe, Scottish Enterprise, Tay Health Tech, Scotland Beyond Net Zero, Medical Device Manufacturing Centre, Scotland KTP Centre, SPRE and Photonics & Quantum Accelerator can help you create impact impactfestival.hw.ac.uk/exhibitors/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL_n...

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IAA Impact Festival: Exhibitors

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Christopher Berry @cplberry.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

TWO free public lectures coming up in Glasgow 13 July, Erin Macdonald @drerinmac.bsky.social Spacetime in Star Trek 16 July, Carole Mundell @cmundell.bsky.social From Earth to the Fabric of SpaceTime iop.eventsair.com/gr24-amaldi1... #GR24Amaldi16 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🔭⚛️🧪🎢 #SciComm

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Prof. Carole Mundell
European Space Agency Direcotr of Science
From Earth to the Fabric of SpaceTime

FREE ADMISSION
Wednesday 16 July
19:30 to 20:30
The Clyde Auditorium, SEC, Glasgow

Dr Erin Macdonald
Spacetime in Star Trek

FREE ADMISSION
Sunday 13 July 2025
19:00 to 20:00
Boyd Orr Building Lecture Theatre 222, University of Glasgow, Glasgow

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Edinburgh Innovations @edinnovations.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

📣 Researchers at The University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow, St Andrews, and Strathclyde! The EPSRC IAA Funding Call for impact projects is now open! Grants up to £50k available for collaborations between institutions. ➡️ impactfestival.hw.ac.uk/fundingcall @uofgiaa.bsky.social

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The PQA's Early Impact Call is open! UK-based academics can apply for up to £50,000 funding for projects of up to 6 months that contribute to the sustainable growth of #Scotland’s #photonics sector. RAs are eligible to apply. Deadline: 15 July. Read more: photonicsaccelerator.ac.uk/pqa-call/ear...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Discover how focused #ultrasound is transforming #healthcare ✨ Visit FUSE CDT's 'Focused Energy: Extraordinary Ultrasound' exhibit at @royalsociety.org's Summer Science Exhibition #London, 1-6 July! Free entry More info: fuse-cdt.org.uk/extraordinar... 📸 Guy Hinks | @uofgengineering.bsky.social

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Fantastic learning visit yesterday to the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. Roof terrace meeting was the highlight! Thank you to the team for meeting with Prof. Julien Reboud of @uofgengineering.bsky.social and Dr Caroline Hogarth. #healthtech

Photo of Julien Reboud and Caroline Hogarth in front of the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE).

View of the LIHE's sunlit rooftop terrace, with the Palace of Westminster across the River Thames.

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Quantum ARC @quantum-alliance.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

💥 Join the Quantum ARC this weekend at the Glasgow Science festival! Discover the power of quantum, make objects levitate, and create and collapse your own quantum states with the team at the Riverside Museum on Saturday & Sunday 🚀 No booking required 👋 www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien... #GlaSciFest

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

📅 New Date! This workshop has been rescheduled to Monday, 9 June. Secure your spot now 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-wi...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

STARBOUND🚀 Tue 10 June, 6.30pm, @uofgarc.bsky.social Hear from Dr Gilles Bailet about sustainability in space and testing new tech in zero gravity, at a #GlaSciFest event combining space-inspired live music & science! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeu5... Info & tickets: www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

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The importance of space research

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

For discussion at the third iSenCE workshop were the importance of innovative solutions like SISSTEM in combating global warming, the need for underwater sensor communication in combating global warming and the overarching need to collaborate to deal with climate challenges.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Dr Masood Ur Rehman of @uofgengineering.bsky.social and IAA KE Associate Dr Muhammad Ali Jamshed organised the 3rd Intelligent #Sensing for #Climate Emergency (iSenCE) workshop at the Capital University of Science & Technology, #Pakistan on 25 April. Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

Dr Jamshed and two dignitaries from the the Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST).

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Looking to translate your research into real-world impact? Join us at the #EPSRC IAA Impact Festival 2025 on Wed 3 Sept in #Glasgow! Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iaa-impact... For researchers at the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Heriot-Watt, St Andrews and @edinnovations.bsky.social

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Tue 10 June at #GlaSciFest - Starbound: Space in Songs & Science Singer-songwriter @maaikesiegerist.bsky.social will perform her new EP live and interview Dr Gilles Bailet about sustainability in space, testing new technology at zero gravity, and more! 🛰️ Book now: www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Workshop for CoSE academics | Thu 22/5 Science with Purpose: Building Social Enterprises in STEM With Prof. David Manlove of spin-out, KEPsoft Collaborative: software for Kidney Exchange Programmes. Gain insights for your own social enterprise ventures! Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-wi...

Left to right are Sheena MacCormick, innovation manager at the University of Glasgow; William Pettersson, KEPsoft chief technology officer; Vijay Luthra, KEPsoft chief executive; David Manlove, KEPsoft scientific adviser; and Natasha Tian, senior partnerships manager at MVLS Innovation, Engagement & Enterprise

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Quantum ARC @quantum-alliance.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

📣 The Quantum ARC will be at this year's Glasgow Science Festival! Join us Sat 14 - Sun 15 June at the Riverside Museum in Partick to discover the power of quantum, make objects levitate, and create and collapse your own quantum states. ⚛️ www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien... #GlaSciFest

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

An insightful conversation with Prof. Christopher Leburn, the Photonics & Quantum Accelerator (PQA)'s Technology Exploitation Director, on The Academic Adventures Podcast. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and how it drives his work with the PQA. 🎧 Listen: convergechallenge.com/the-academic...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Friday at Capital University of Science & Technology, #Pakistan: Intelligent Sensing for Climate Emergency @uofglasgow.bsky.social academics will give updates on their IAA project, Self-powered Intelligent Sensory System for Environmental Monitoring #SISSTEM, plus keynotes by experts. All welcome

Text: iSenCE. The 3rd International Workshop on Intelligent Sensing for Climate Emergency. Together for a sustainable tomorrow: a day to inspire awareness and action! Speakers: Dr Masood Ur Rehman (University of Glasgow, UK), Dr. Nazila Fough (UofG), Dr Muhammad Ali Jamshed (UofG), Dr Sohail Khalid (RIU, Pakistan), Mr Faiz-e-Alam (Add. Deputy Commissioner Kotli AJK, Pakistan). Friday 25th April, 2025. 9:30am-1:00pm. Workshop Room, B Block. Photos of the speakers and logos of: IEEE Young Professionals, Innovate UK, SISSTEM, Capital University of Science & Technology, DePWiSSeN, Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council, University of Glasgow.

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

A new generation of battery-free sensors developed by RX Watt, a spinout from @uofgengineering.bsky.social, could help make preventative maintenance and condition monitoring on rail carriages cheaper, easier, and more environmentally-friendly. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Dr Mahmoud Wagih (left) and Mr James Stephenson (right), at the BCIMO rail innovation centre.

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Congratulations to the KEPsoft Collaborative team! 🌟 We supported the project with nearly £100k of EPSRC IAA Strategic Investment funding in 2023.

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